WESTERLY HOSPITAL

Acute Care Hospitals Westerly, RI Emergency Services
5/5
Overall Rating
5/5
Hospital Type
Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership
Voluntary non-profit - Private
Emergency
Yes

Hospital Information

Facility NameWESTERLY HOSPITAL
Address25 WELLS STREET
Westerly, RI 02891
CountyWASHINGTON
Hospital TypeAcute Care Hospitals
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
Emergency ServicesYes
Phone(401) 596-6000

Quality Measures & Clinical Outcomes

Other Measures

Measure Score vs. National
Emergency department volume medium
Global Malnutrition Composite Score 5 Not Available
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Diagnosis Documented 5 Not Available
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Risk Screening 5 Not Available
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutrition Assessment 5 Not Available
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutritional Care Plan 5 Not Available
Hospital Harm - Severe Hyperglycemia 5 Not Available
Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia 5 Not Available
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events 5 Not Available
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate Based on 528 patients 4.4 No Different Than the National Rate
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing Based on 546 patients 17
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle Based on 96 patients 2 73
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle Based on 49 patients 2 98

Complications

Measure Score vs. National
Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients 1 Not Available Number of Cases Too Small

Healthcare-Associated Infections

Measure Score vs. National
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit 0.042 No Different than National Benchmark
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit 4.117 No Different than National Benchmark
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days 1532 No Different than National Benchmark
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases 1.198 No Different than National Benchmark
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases 1 No Different than National Benchmark
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) 0.835 No Different than National Benchmark
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit 8 N/A No Different than National Benchmark
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit 1.330 No Different than National Benchmark
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days 2822 No Different than National Benchmark
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases 2.252 No Different than National Benchmark
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases 0 No Different than National Benchmark
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) 0.000 No Different than National Benchmark
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit 0.181 No Different than National Benchmark
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit 3.574 No Different than National Benchmark
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures 75 No Different than National Benchmark
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases 1.849 No Different than National Benchmark
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases 2 No Different than National Benchmark
SSI - Colon Surgery 1.082 No Different than National Benchmark
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit 13 Not Available Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit 13 Not Available Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures 11 Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases 0.088 Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases 1 Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy 13 Not Available Not Available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit 13 Not Available Not Available
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit 13 Not Available Not Available
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days 18081 Not Available
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases 0.754 Not Available
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases 1 Not Available
MRSA Bacteremia 13 Not Available Not Available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit 0.191 No Different than National Benchmark
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit 1.450 No Different than National Benchmark
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days 18081 No Different than National Benchmark
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases 6.655 No Different than National Benchmark
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases 4 No Different than National Benchmark
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) 0.601 No Different than National Benchmark

Immunization

Measure Score vs. National
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination Based on 1,111 patients 77

Mortality

Measure Score vs. National
Death rate for heart attack patients 1 Not Available Number of Cases Too Small
Death rate for CABG surgery patients 5 Not Available Not Available
Death rate for COPD patients Based on 50 patients 7.8 No Different Than the National Rate
Death rate for heart failure patients Based on 213 patients 11.8 No Different Than the National Rate
Death rate for pneumonia patients Based on 223 patients 19.5 No Different Than the National Rate
Death rate for stroke patients Based on 27 patients 14.8 No Different Than the National Rate

Outpatient Procedures

Measure Score vs. National
Average (median) time all patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, including psychiatric/mental health patients and patients who were transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better Based on 381 patients 130
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit A lower number of minutes is better Based on 356 patients 130
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit- Psychiatric/Mental Health Patients. A lower number of minutes is better Based on 18 patients 86
Average (median) time transfer patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better 1 Not Available
Left before being seen Based on 23,928 patients 1
Head CT results Based on 14 patients 64
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients Based on 77 patients 91
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery 5 Not Available
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) 1 Not Available

Patient Safety

Measure Score vs. National
Pressure ulcer rate Based on 1,735 patients 0.35 No Different Than the National Rate
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications 1 Not Available Number of Cases Too Small
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate Based on 1,957 patients 0.20 No Different Than the National Rate
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate Based on 2,008 patients 0.25 No Different Than the National Rate
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate Based on 262 patients 2.16 No Different Than the National Rate
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate Based on 81 patients 1.64 No Different Than the National Rate
Postoperative respiratory failure rate Based on 85 patients 7.84 No Different Than the National Rate
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate Based on 294 patients 3.44 No Different Than the National Rate
Postoperative sepsis rate Based on 70 patients 4.89 No Different Than the National Rate
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate Based on 113 patients 1.69 No Different Than the National Rate
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate Based on 396 patients 0.95 No Different Than the National Rate
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite 0.85 No Different Than the National Value

Sepsis Care

Measure Score vs. National
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock Based on 96 patients 2 43
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle Based on 33 patients 2 36
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle Based on 12 patients 2 83

Stroke Care

Measure Score vs. National
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy Based on 34 patients 97
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter 5 Not Available
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 Based on 31 patients 100

Venous Thromboembolism

Measure Score vs. National
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis 5 Not Available
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis Based on 561 patients 100

Patient Experience (HCAHPS Survey)

Based on 639 completed surveys. Response rate: 29%.

Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" communicated well

Response: 84% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated well

Response: 2% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" communicated well

Response: 14% Score: Not Applicable

Nurse communication - linear mean score

Response: Not Applicable% Score: 94

Nurse communication - star rating

Response: Not Applicable% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" treated them with courtesy and respect

Response: 92% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" treated them with courtesy and respect

Response: 1% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" treated them with courtesy and respect

Response: 7% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" listened carefully to them

Response: 82% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" listened carefully to them

Response: 2% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" listened carefully to them

Response: 16% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" explained things in a way they could understand

Response: 79% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" explained things in a way they could understand

Response: 3% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" explained things in a way they could understand

Response: 18% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" communicated well

Response: 82% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated well

Response: 4% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" communicated well

Response: 14% Score: Not Applicable

Doctor communication - linear mean score

Response: Not Applicable% Score: 93

Doctor communication - star rating

Response: Not Applicable% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" treated them with courtesy and respect

Response: 89% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" treated them with courtesy and respect

Response: 2% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" treated them with courtesy and respect

Response: 9% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" listened carefully to them

Response: 81% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" listened carefully to them

Response: 4% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" listened carefully to them

Response: 15% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" explained things in a way they could understand

Response: 77% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" explained things in a way they could understand

Response: 4% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" explained things in a way they could understand

Response: 19% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that staff "Always" explained about medicines before giving it to them

Response: 63% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that staff "Sometimes" or "Never" explained about medicines before giving it to them

Response: 18% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that staff "Usually" explained about medicines before giving it to them

Response: 19% Score: Not Applicable

Communication about medicines - linear mean score

Response: Not Applicable% Score: 79

Communication about medicines - star rating

Response: Not Applicable% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Always" communicated what the medication was for

Response: 80% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated what the medication was for

Response: 5% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Usually" communicated what the medication was for.

Response: 15% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Always" discussed possible side effects

Response: 47% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Sometimes" or "Never" discussed possible side effects

Response: 31% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Usually" discussed possible side effects

Response: 22% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that NO, they were not given information about what to do during their recovery at home

Response: 12% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that YES, they were given information about what to do during their recovery at home

Response: 88% Score: Not Applicable

Discharge information - linear mean score

Response: Not Applicable% Score: 88

Discharge information - star rating

Response: Not Applicable% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that NO, they did not discuss whether they would need help after discharge

Response: 11% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that YES, they did discuss whether they would need help after discharge

Response: 89% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that NO, they did not receive written information about possible symptoms to look out for after discharge

Response: 13% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that YES, they did receive written information about possible symptoms to look out for after discharge

Response: 87% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Always" clean

Response: 80% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Sometimes" or "Never" clean

Response: 3% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Usually" clean

Response: 17% Score: Not Applicable

Cleanliness - linear mean score

Response: Not Applicable% Score: 92

Cleanliness - star rating

Response: Not Applicable% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Always" quiet at night

Response: 55% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Sometimes" or "Never" quiet at night

Response: 10% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Usually" quiet at night

Response: 35% Score: Not Applicable

Quietness - linear mean score

Response: Not Applicable% Score: 81

Quietness - star rating

Response: Not Applicable% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 6 or lower on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest)

Response: 6% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 7 or 8 on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest)

Response: 19% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest)

Response: 75% Score: Not Applicable

Overall hospital rating - linear mean score

Response: Not Applicable% Score: 90

Overall hospital rating - star rating

Response: Not Applicable% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported NO, they would probably not or definitely not recommend the hospital

Response: 3% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported YES, they would definitely recommend the hospital

Response: 75% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported YES, they would probably recommend the hospital

Response: 22% Score: Not Applicable

Recommend hospital - linear mean score

Response: Not Applicable% Score: 90

Recommend hospital - star rating

Response: Not Applicable% Score: Not Applicable

Summary star rating

Response: Not Applicable% Score: Not Applicable

Quick Facts

  • Type Acute Care Hospitals
  • Ownership Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Rating 5/5
  • Emergency Yes
  • Measures 88 recorded

Data Source

Hospital data from CMS Hospital Compare. Quality measures and patient experience surveys are updated periodically by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

About WESTERLY HOSPITAL

WESTERLY HOSPITAL is a acute care hospitals located in Westerly, Rhode Island. The facility is voluntary non-profit - private owned and provides emergency services. It has an overall quality rating of 5 out of 5 stars from CMS. This hospital has 88 quality measures on record, covering areas such as mortality, readmission rates, complications, and patient safety. Patient experience is measured through the HCAHPS survey, with 639 surveys available for review.